You Didn't Give In. . . That's The Joy!

I Could Have But God!

We can become enamored with the success of those whom seemingly are not believers. Yes, it can be disheartening to wonder how is that they get all the money, the favor, the opportunities, etc. . .

God told me to let you know - because it seems as if those whom are distant from Me, may be thriving; God says, don’t think that He does not see their ways, and how they got what they have, but you, because you have not given into the prince of the air, nor the pressures of life, He said that I have Greater for you!

Because you Trust Me and not in princes, and man, He said that He will add all those things that you thought were lost. . .

Matthew 6:33-34 “33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

We quote this text so often, but do we really know what it means? The Kingdom Of God is where? Luke 17:20-21 “20 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.””

King = To Reign, Ruler

dom = Jurisdiction

Kingdom Mind - God Rules over everything

Therefore, as Paul realized, Grace covers all of my mistakes, so I don’t dwell on who I was, I know who I am in Him!

Seek first, Who is within You - Not externally, but internally - When you get the internal positioned steadfastly, then the external has no other choice but to line up!

We have no other choice but to Trust Him And Obey!

Stop repeating who you were and say who you are now! It is obvious that Paul fully trusts The Father of Lights, for Paul experienced the same persecution, the same state as Jesus did, when Jesus stated: Matthew 26:53 “53 Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?” Paul was a Roman citizen, and they are treating him contrary to The Law; Acts 22:3 “3 “I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strictness of our fathers’ law, and was zealous toward God as you all are today.”

Paul could have reverted back to his birthright, and used the law to free himself - Leviticus 19:15 “15 ‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty. In righteousness you shall judge your neighbor.”

Just as Jesus could have given into His Authority, Paul could have done also, but he realized that I Cannot Give In Because The Joy of The Father receiving the glory from this, matters more than my will!

You must remember that Jesus told Ananias that Paul is chosen for this, and will suffer much for His Namesake!

So let them plot, plan, and set traps, even though you have knowledge of it, rest in knowing that God has already provided a way of escape for you! Paul could have ended his troubles and went back to being who he was, but because of The Joy of The Lord is his strength, he did not give in:

I Have To Trust Him and Obey! Acts 21:14 “14 So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The will of the Lord be done.””

You must be so hard pressed in your purpose to do God’s Will, that it does not matter what you know, it will never interrupt, deter, nor hinder me from continuing on in The Lord!

The enemy desires to change your view,t hat is his only tactic he has because he is to dumb to realize that he cannot defeat you - You are already over him!

So he attacks your mind and your heart - trying to get you out of the kingdom mindest!

Because Paul explained to his enemies, whom he was, they set out to destroy him secretly!

Only because Paul was preaching The Kingdom Of God!

He was transforming minds into Kingdom Mindsets

Paul, as he stated his case, was taught strictly the law, but one day he had a collision with Destiny, Power, and Truth - He met Christ Jesus, on his way to destroy those of The Way!

And when Paul began his ministry, he knew that the road would not be easy, but yet, he set his mind on God to do His Will in the earth and that was to bring The Kingdom Mind to those whom were considered exiled from The Kingdom, because of the law!

So Paul remained steadfast in his calling, which will cause you to be a problem to the devil, but a blessing in the earth! Acts 22:22-29

Acts 22:22–29 NKJV

22 And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!” 23 Then, as they cried out and tore off their clothes and threw dust into the air, 24 the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and said that he should be examined under scourging, so that he might know why they shouted so against him. 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion who stood by, “Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?” 26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the commander, saying, “Take care what you do, for this man is a Roman.” 27 Then the commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.” 28 The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.” 29 Then immediately those who were about to examine him withdrew from him; and the commander was also afraid after he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

Acts 23:1–22 NKJV

1 Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. 3 Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?” 4 And those who stood by said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?” 5 Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’ ” 6 But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!” 7 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided. 8 For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection—and no angel or spirit; but the Pharisees confess both. 9 Then there arose a loud outcry. And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.” 10 Now when there arose a great dissension, the commander, fearing lest Paul might be pulled to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks. 11 But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.” 12 And when it was day, some of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. 13 Now there were more than forty who had formed this conspiracy. 14 They came to the chief priests and elders, and said, “We have bound ourselves under a great oath that we will eat nothing until we have killed Paul. 15 Now you, therefore, together with the council, suggest to the commander that he be brought down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to make further inquiries concerning him; but we are ready to kill him before he comes near.” 16 So when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their ambush, he went and entered the barracks and told Paul. 17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.” 18 So he took him and brought him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to say to you.” 19 Then the commander took him by the hand, went aside, and asked privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?” 20 And he said, “The Jews have agreed to ask that you bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they were going to inquire more fully about him. 21 But do not yield to them, for more than forty of them lie in wait for him, men who have bound themselves by an oath that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him; and now they are ready, waiting for the promise from you.” 22 So the commander let the young man depart, and commanded him, “Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me.”

Remember when I said a few weeks ago, when the scripture 1 Corinthians 2:9 “9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.””

You must have a “Revealer” so that you can hear and see what God has planned for you - How is that you got the one in front of you with the answer and you want to continue in your own way? (that is for another discussion)

But Paul’s nephew, not sure why he was there, per theologians, but we know why, because God “Knows the plans He thinks towards you. . . Plans to prosper you and not harm you. . .”

Verse 11 - it is good to know that Jesus is standing right here beside me, giving me a blessed assurance that I will make it to my Next Destination!

God is about to surround you with allies, from your current circumstance, that will carry you on into the place of Next! Just when they thought they had you with their plotting and planning, God has already altered the plan, using the very ones whom are commanded to keep you bound!

Even in the bondage God will send protection - Acts 23:23-24 “23 And he called for two centurions, saying, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at the third hour of the night; 24 and provide mounts to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.””

Because His Word will be carried to all the four corners of the earth, nothing can stop His Word from going forth, nor will it return to Him void, it will do what He said and nothing can stop it now!

Yes, I know I have been long, but God wanted me to remind you that you can have Joy Because You Did Not Give In - You trusted Me and held on to my command!

The Rest I will set in order when I come - When the enemy comes in, God will flood you with His Everlasting Arms of Protection - Don’t look at the threat, know that the Redeemer lives!

Even though it may seem that the current is so much to bear, don’t you give in, rejoice in The Lord always, again I say rejoice. . . You will survive, and be better on the other side! I said this Wednesday, you need to write it down; “You are one instruction obeyed away from your breakthrough, your deliverance, your seeing the manifestation of God’s Glory upon your life!”